Richard Dulude
InvestorBoard director at Commonwealth Crypto
United States
Writes $750K β $2M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Richard Dulude is a co-founder and General Partner at Underscore VC, a US venture firm backing enterprise software companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm manages roughly $250M across three funds, with a limited partner base of 22 institutions, endowments, family offices, and strategic individuals. He also invests personally as an LP in a number of early-stage European fund managers and plans to expand that portfolio.
ContactΒ· published on Richard's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkGamingMarketplacesSaaS
Board director at Commonwealth Crypto
Intro paths
In turn, Richard can intro founders to Commonwealth Crypto's investors below.
Commonwealth Crypto's investors Β· 1
Experience
- Stealth AI Infrastructure StartupCo-Founder & Co-CEOcurrent2026 β present
- Harvard Business SchoolAdvisor in Residencecurrent2023 β present
- Underscore VCCo-Founder & General Partner2015 β 2026
- Founder CollectiveVenture Capital Investor (MBA Associate)2013 β 2015
- Founder CollectiveEntrepreneur in Residence2013 β 2014
- Procter & GambleDigital Brand Manager (Direct to Consumer, North America)2011 β 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
- Procter & GambleDigital Business Intelligence Lead (Direct to Consumer, All Brands)2010 β 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- AppleSoftware Developer (iPod Nano --> 1st Generation iOS)2008 β 2010San Francisco Bay Area
- AppleSoftware Developer (iTunes β iPod 1st Generation)2008 β 2009San Francisco Bay Area
- Goldman SachsQuantitative Developer (Fixed Income Volatility Surfaces, GSAM)2007 β 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
- Goldman SachsSoftware Developer (Front & Back End, GS.com)2006 β 2007New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
+10 more
Product ManagementData VisualizationBusiness IntelligenceStatisticsPricingBrand ManagementDigital MarketingCompetitive AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyFrom Richard's professional profile.
Deals Β· 2
Mable Wholesale, Inc.Board seat
via Underscore VC Β· filed Nov 2020 Β· $8.5M raise
Commonwealth CryptoBoard seat
via Underscore VC Β· filed Dec 2017 Β· $1.8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
3BoxAbraAltoIRAand many moreChainlinkFractionalKaikoLabelboxMercuryMessariNotion
Sources: SEC Form D filings Β· curated public sources.
Network6
Investors connected to Richard in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Dulude?
- Richard Dulude is a co-founder and General Partner at Underscore VC, a US venture firm backing enterprise software companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm manages roughly $250M across three funds, with a limited partner base of 22 institutions, endowments, family offices, and strategic individuals. He also invests personally as an LP in a number of early-stage European fund managers and plans to expand that portfolio.
- Where does Richard Dulude work?
- Richard Dulude is Board director at Commonwealth Crypto.
- What does Richard Dulude invest in?
- Richard Dulude invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- What check size does Richard Dulude write?
- Richard Dulude typically writes checks of $750K β $2M.
- What boards does Richard Dulude sit on?
- Richard Dulude holds tracked board seats at Commonwealth Crypto, Mable Wholesale, Inc..
- What companies has Richard Dulude invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 3Box, Abra, AltoIRA, and many more, Chainlink, Fractional, Kaiko, Labelbox, Mercury, Messari, Notion.
- Where did Richard Dulude go to school?
- Richard Dulude studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Cornell University (Master of Engineering in Applied Statistics & Financial Engineering (M.Eng.)); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Engineering (B.Sc.)).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Also attended Cornell University920
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Shared employers
Also worked at Stealth AI Infrastructure Startup1
Also worked at Underscore VC23
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Also worked at Founder Collective33
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Also worked at Procter & Gamble287
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